27 gluten-free desserts
We've gathered our favourite gluten-free desserts for you to enjoy, including cheesecake, chocolate pots and our new take on eton mess
Try our best gluten-free desserts, then explore our easy gluten-free recipes, gluten-free dinners and gluten-free baking ideas.
*These recipes are gluten free according to industry standards
Best gluten-free desserts
Gluten-free cheesecake
Dinner party guests will never guess this lemon cheesecake is gluten-free. It takes only 15 minutes to prep and doesn’t require cooking.
Gluten-free shortbread
Cornflour is used to achieve that classic soft, crumbly shortbread texture in this gluten-free recipe.
Jamaican ginger and caramel gluten-free cake
Check out our indulgent Jamaican ginger and caramel layer cake. It's a real showstopper, making it the perfect sweet treat for a celebration. Try our other layer cake recipes here...
Chocolate soufflé
This easy-to-follow recipe will guarantee light and fluffy soufflés every time.
Gluten-free carrot cake with toasted marshmallow icing
Turn your carrot cake up a notch with our impressive recipe. Carrots, pistachios and almonds give this gluten-free cake a rich, moist crumb, and the marshmallow icing is a lighter topping than traditional buttercream.
Gluten-free chocolate truffle cake
This flourless chocolate cake is extremely smooth and similar to the consistency of a chocolate torte. The amaretto lifts the deep richness of the chocolate.
Burnt Basque cheesecake
This is so low-fuss, it’s unbelievable – perfect for anyone who is short on time and needs to make something quick (preferably for the next day). It’s a caramelised cheesecake, baked high and fast, that can be eaten warm or served cold straight from the fridge.
Layered mint chocolate mousse pots
Want to serve individual desserts to your dinner party guests? Try our creamy chocolate and peppermint pots for an impressive way to finish your meal.
Chocolate tahini and baharat pots
The woody spices in baharat (a Middle Eastern spice blend) work beautifully with dark chocolate and nutty tahini. This is a really rich dessert so you only need a small amount.
White chocolate panna cotta with stewed rhubarb
This classic, creamy dessert is enriched with white chocolate, which provides a perfect contrast to the sharpness of the rhubarb.
Bakewell tarts with clementines
Our mini clementine bakewell tarts make for a great afternoon tea treat – or serve with lashings of cream or custard to transform them into an impressive dessert.
Banana tea loaf with hazelnuts and apricots
This fruity earl grey tea loaf is a great way to use up any over-ripe bananas you have lying around. And the hazelnut streusel topping adds a lovely crunchy texture to the loaf. Explore more ways to use up your bananas here.
Snowball lamingtons
Lamingtons are a classic sweet treat in Australia – we've created our own version and given them a twist using white chocolate.
Affogato chocolate mousse
If you're hosting a dinner party and looking for an indulgent yet easy dessert that can easily be made ahead, try these gluten-free creamy puds – ready in 15 minutes.
Raspberry roulade
This sophisticated, refreshing dessert is ideal for warmer days or as a lighter end to your meal. Swirled inside you'll find juicy raspberries and crunchy hazelnuts.
Buckwheat tarts with rice pudding and blackberries
Our recipe for buckwheat tarts with rice pudding and blackberries is from Olia Hercules and makes a great gluten-free dessert to serve after any dinner party.
Espresso panna cotta
Check out our recipe for silky smooth espresso panna cotta. This dessert is an ideal way to end your meal, it's gluten-free and looks impressive. We have plenty more Italian dessert recipes here.
Strawberry eton mess
A fresh new take on the classic, this British dessert is a riot of berry-red colour, crisp meringue, white chocolate bark and elderflower cream.
Roasted plums with balsamic blueberries
Turn the humble plum into something special in just 20 minutes with this easy dessert. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Gluten-free cake with yogurt and clementine
This delicate clementine cake is picture-perfect and great for sharing. The yogurt keeps the sponge deliciously squidgy and the fruity flavours are a guaranteed hit.
Dark chocolate mousse, macerated blackberries and roasted hazelnuts
Check out this indulgent chocolate mousse with soft blackberries and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. This easy dessert recipe would make an indulgent yet simple way to end your meal.
Dairy-free coconut, mango and turmeric fool
This tropical recipe makes the lightest, most delicate little puddings. The coconut and mango are a refreshing combination and the coconut cream is so rich, you'd never know it's dairy-free!
Black cherry granita
Try our black cherry granita, it's a perfect palate cleanser after any hearty dinner. This recipe is super quick and easy to make, and it's great for a big crowd.
No-churn banana ice cream recipe
Dairy-free, no-churn, no-effort ice cream. Plus it’s healthy! What’s not to love? Make our no-churn ice cream to go alongside one of our other gluten-free puds.
Blackberry sorbet
This recipe is made without cooking the blackberries to keep their vibrant colour and flavour intact – the result is a zingy, tart sorbet that will really refresh your palate after a heavy meal.
Cardamom rice pudding with saffron
A little bit of rice goes a long way in Romy Gill's recipe for this delicately spiced, aromatic rice pudding – perfect for a fuss-free dessert.
Raspberry granita with balsamic caramel
Try our raspberry granita with balsamic caramel to get your taste buds tingling. The natural sweetness of the sharp Italian vinegar works brilliantly with the zing of the soft fruit. It totally works so go on, give it a go for an impressive way to end your dinner parties.
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